Many countries allow business travelers and tourists from visa-exempt nations to enter without visas for short stays, often with no pre-flight registration requirements. The list of countries now requiring pre-flight
Continue Reading Israel Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA-IL) for Visa-Exempt Travelers, Including US Citizens
You are invited to listen to Episode 1 of GT’s Big Law Redefined Podcast’s Immigration Insights series, “Navigating the EB-5 Program: Insights and Updates.”
In the first episode
According to the U.S. Treasury Department, every year a significant number of Americans renounce their U.S. citizenship. The reasons vary, and often include a stronger allegiance to another country, family
Continue Reading Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship: Understanding the Consequences and Benefits
Faraz Qaisrani ‡, associate in GT’s Immigration & Compliance Practice, is quoted in a Boston.com article titled “How to hire technology experts when talent is scarce.” The article
Continue Reading Faraz Qaisrani Quoted in Boston.com Article on Hiring Foreign Technology Workers
On Oct. 2, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated policy guidance clarifying the evidence that may be considered for EB-1A extraordinary ability immigrant visa eligibility. The EB-1A
Continue Reading USCIS Updates Guidance on EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Criteria
USCIS has extended green card validity for lawful permanent residents who are awaiting the approval of their Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Initially, USCIS extended green card
Continue Reading USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for 36 Months While Form I-90 Applications Are Pending
USCIS updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding when students may be eligible for extensions of optional practical training (OPT) for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This
Continue Reading USCIS Updates Guidance for F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has confirmed that there have been no changes to supporting documentation required for I-140 petition filings based on the new Form ETA-9089 certifications in
Continue Reading USCIS Provides Guidance on I-140 Immigrant Petitions Filed With New Version of Form ETA-9089 (PERM)
In a move aimed at improving immigration processes and providing additional support to immigrants, the Biden administration has announced several policy changes.
Starting August 19, unauthorized spouses and children of
Continue Reading Biden Administration Changes Green Card Process for Mixed-Status Families
On July 22, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will be adding a new field of study to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Designated Degree
Continue Reading DHS Adds New STEM Field to Designated Degree Program List